Water Scarcity News

Gattumeedapalle, a village in Andhra Pradesh once known for groundnut cultivation, has become deserted due to repeated crop failures caused by water scarcity, f

Despite the wettest week since early February, environment bosses warn that significant rainfall is still needed to end drought conditions and lift hosepipe ban

After 20 years of planting forests on grasslands in Uruguay, rivers in the region are now carrying less water.

Civil rights groups in South Africa are urging a halt to the construction of new data centers until their impact on water, land, and electricity resources can b

Villagers in Guatemala express fear as the Era Dorada goldmine project, acquired by Aura Minerals, has been revived, leading to concerns about water scarcity an

Communities near the Colorado River are facing an uncertain future due to severe drought conditions, causing grave concern for those who rely on the depleted ri

Tunisians are facing severe water shortages as extreme heat, frequent power cuts, and deteriorating infrastructure disrupt tap water supplies across the country

After a 2.5-month gap, inflows have improved in the Nagavali, Vamsadhara, and other rivers, providing relief to farmers concerned about their standing crops.

As Kenya seeks investment in data centers to boost its AI ambitions, communities express concern over the potential for increased pressure on the already strain

A desert metropolis in America is on the short list to lose water from the Colorado River, a consequence of a decades-old agreement to be first in line for cuts

As a super El Nino approaches, wealthy nations should learn from countries like Pakistan, which are already experienced in managing water scarcity due to being

The UK's largest water reuse system in Cambridgeshire, designed to save thousands of litres daily, cannot be activated due to existing drinking water regulation

France is experiencing water shortages in regions typically well-supplied, with tankers now delivering drinking water. This summer's extreme heat highlights Eur

The Onam festive rush has led to a surge in flower prices in Kerala, as acute water scarcity and adverse weather in key cultivation hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karn

Following a historic drought, some towns in Colorado are implementing extraordinary measures to maintain their drinking water supply.

Romania has declared a 30-day energy alert due to critically low Danube river levels, which are impacting the cooling systems of its nuclear reactors, leading t

More than half of India's rapidly expanding data centers are located in water-stressed regions, raising concerns about water supply as the country continues to

भारत में AI डेटा सेंटर तेजी से बन रहे हैं, लेकिन ठाणे और विशाखापत्तनम के निवासी पानी, बिजली, गर्मी और भूमि उपयोग को लेकर विरोध प्रदर्शन कर रहे हैं। अमेज़न और गू

England experienced its driest July in nearly two centuries, leading to official drought declarations across half of England and all of Wales, raising concerns

Britain, a country known for its rain, is currently experiencing an "exceptionally serious" drought, testing its resilience to water scarcity.

England is facing an 'exceptionally serious situation' due to drought conditions following its driest July on record.

CM Vijay has ordered an allocation of ₹340 crore to enhance drinking water supply, addressing concerns amid deficient southwest monsoon rainfall.

The HMWS&SB is advocating for rainwater harvesting measures due to a significant increase in demand for water tankers.

Villages around Bengaluru, once known for horticultural crops like Bangalore Blue and Devanahalli chakota, have seen a dramatic shrinkage in cultivation area. T